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AO12 YXJ

2012 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,330 mi
Last recorded46,330 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 46,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 42,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged / loose but secure

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 42,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged / loose but secure

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 38,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front bonnet trim / badge missing [no sharp edges]

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged / loose

Fail 13 Oct 2023 38,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front bonnet trim / badge missing [no sharp edges]

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged / loose

Pass 2 Aug 2022 33,092 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Aug 2022 33,092 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure top mount broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2021 29,738 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 28,345 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 25,987 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 22,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 17,136 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 17,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 13,330 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 9,475 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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AO12 YXJ is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 55,784 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 YXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO12 YXJ registered?

AO12 YXJ is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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